▲ Get Pristine Weapons from the depths or an amiibo!
△ All 1000 Koroks | All 4 Great Fairies
▲ All 81 Addison Signs | All 147 Caves | All 58 Wells
△ Starter Tips: Farm Rupees | Starting Armor
▲ Advanced Tips: Best Weapons | Best Armor | Best Food
Wait for the in-game time to pass to change the weather in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on to see all weather effects, how to check the weather, and more!
You can check the current weather and the weather for the next 4 in-game hours at the bottom-right corner of the screen next to the minimap.
| Weather | Effect |
|---|---|
| Sunny | ・No weather effects |
| Cloudy | ・No weather effects |
| Rain | ・Less likely to be detected by enemies and animals ・Cliffs become slippery and difficult to climb ・Flame arrows become normal arrows ・Campfire goes out ・Weapons with Water Warrior passive ability are powered up |
| Thunderstorm |
・Same effects as rain ・When wearing metal equipment, there is a chance to get struck by lightning |
| Snow | ・Poor visibility |
| Sandstorm | ・Poor visibility ・Map and minimap becomes unusable |
Different types of weather are likely to occur in certain parts of the map. However, certain locations have fixed weather conditions such as the Hebra Mountains and Gerudo Desert regions which have snow and sandstorm weathers respectively.
Unlike other flammable weapons and objects, you can use the Bomb Flower even if it is raining. The material will still ignite and explode when it comes in contact with the ground or at an enemy.
Bomb Flowers Locations and Where to Farm
If you want to change the weather quickly, sleep in a bed at a stable or inn as this gives you the option to advance the time.
| Until morning | 5:00AM |
|---|---|
| Until noon | 12:00PM |
| Until night | 9:00PM |
You can also pass the time when you sit by a cooking pot or a campfire.
If there are no campfires nearby, you can make one by striking a Flint next to a piece of Wood on the ground.
You can also place a Zonai Portable Pot and set it alight to create a campfire.
The weather changes between 4:00AM, 8:00PM, and 12:00PM. You will need to wait 4 hours of in-game time or 4 minutes in real time for the weather to change.
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